Fly Flamingo Fly
Nobody has ever mistaken a flamingo for another bird. It’s unique, distinct, and it stands out in a crowd. 🦩
The key to building a successful business is to be the flamingo, and this is exactly what Megan Shallow has done with her company BNL Social. She lives a life full of connection, love, prosperity, and joy, all while running a successful business.
Luckily, she’s decided to share her secrets only with you, dear podcast listeners. Each week, you’ll gain valuable life lessons from Megan, digital marketing and social media education sessions, inspirational business hits, and small business owner interviews. Stick around and learn what it takes to truly be the flamingo in your world and start shining like the bright beautiful soul you are, right now.
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Fly Flamingo Fly
Beyond the Scroll: Sextortion, Toxic Influencers & Youth Mental Health with Tiana (Sharifi) Taylor
In this powerful episode of Fly Flamingo, I sit down with Tiana (Sharifi) Taylor, the incredible founder of Exploitation Education, for a deeply real and eye-opening conversation around online safety, digital exploitation, and the hidden realities our youth are facing every day on social media.
Tiana’s background in psychology and counseling led her to frontline work in educating communities about human trafficking and child exploitation. She breaks down just how pervasive—and often misunderstood—these issues are, even in the places we’d least expect.
We dive into the shadows of platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, exploring how predators manipulate features and how figures like Andrew Tate are warping young boys' understanding of masculinity, power, and respect. Tiana unpacks the rise of sextortion and the emergence of deepfakes, revealing just how advanced—and emotionally devastating—these tactics can be for both kids and their families.
This conversation is not about fear. It’s about empowerment. We talk about how to create open, shame-free dialogue with your children, how to build trust, and how to lead with awareness and curiosity instead of control. We even get into things like emoji language and the small-but-mighty ways we can start creating a culture of digital citizenship early on.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone who cares deeply about the safety of our youth, this episode is a must-listen. It's time to get informed, get resourced, and most of all, get connected to the conversation that could truly change lives.
To connect with Tiana directly you can find all her information on her website and of course go give her a follow on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
For more social media conversations from yours truly (Megan Shallow) you can find me over on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 🦩
And of course if you ever need support feeling confident about your social media presence you can find all the things at BNL Media Consulting. 🦄